Game Changers
byMeet the women who are shaping and growing Madison’s sports scene.
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Sarah Larson: Hell on Wheels
bySarah Larson (whose derby name is Gouda Riddance), has been a part of the Madison Roller Derby team for 13 years. In 2023, she took on the role of executive director.
Jackie Crum: Frozen Dreams
byJackie Crum’s hockey experience at UW-Madison includes far more than than the eight total NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championships the team has won since its inception — including the thriller the Badgers just won in March 2025.
Samantha Rubin: Team Player
byIn 2024, the Northwoods League named Samantha Rubin both Softball Executive and Baseball Executive of the Year, and awarded the Night Mares Softball Organization of the Year.
Lauren Carlini: Manifesting Her Dream Career
byVolleyball star Lauren Carlini’s entire life has led to moments she’s experiencing now and dreams that have already come true. Now she’s building on those dreams to help others achieve theirs, too.
Where She Ends, I Begin
byExploring the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter.
A Legacy of Listening, Leading and Love
byTommi Thompson shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
She Had Grit and Grace
byLannia Stenz shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
A Woman of Wisdom and Style
bySonia Spencer shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
Instilling a Love of Education
byHeather Lott shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.